Bold, iconic designs have been used to symbolize family names in Japan from the time of the court nobles in the twelfth century. The sense of “family” has changed in modern Japan, but the crests’ high
Born into the burakumin—Japan’s class of outcasts—Kenji Nakagami depicts the lives of his people in sensual language and stark detail. The Cape is a breakthrough novella about a burakumin community, t
A unique, insider’s pocket reference on common business and social protocols for traveling and doing business in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Also ideal for those responsible for greeting and hosting
"Exploring Kyoto by long-term resident Judith Clancy is an excellent guide to exploring Kyoto on foot." ?Lonely Planet Japan Among the world’s most cherished ancient cities, Kyoto, Japan, is perfect f
Now back in print, this important guide written by an established expert introduces haiku and related poetry while explaining the essential role of the seasons using examples from around the world.Wil
"Mr. Russell's book is the first by a non-Korean to explain the rise of Korea's entertainment industries....the book could hardly be more approachable."?Wall Street Journal?For a country that traditio
“[Wes “Scoop” Nisker] delivers zen zingers with Borscht Belt timing.”—The New York TimesComing at a desperate time for the planet, this new Cody’s Book draws from
“Galloway has all sorts of interesting insights and facts that’ll make you want to re-watch your [favorite films], or check out some that you’ve never seen.”—Wired magazineMovie treasure hunter Patric
No one has written more, or more artfully, about Japan and Japanese culture than Donald Richie. Richie moved to Tokyo just after World War II. And he is still there, still writing. This book is the fi
Drawing on Eastern tradition, Naikan ("nye-kahn") is a structured method for intensely meditating on our lives, our interconnections, our missteps. Through Naikan we develop a natural and profound sen
Caitlin Ober is back in Japan, teaching English in remote Kagoshima, opposite increasingly active volcano Sakurajima. Beneath ominous clouds of ash, Caitlin travels her school rounds with waning enth
"Earns its place on the very short shelf of books on Japan that are of permanent value."—Times Literary Supplement. "Richie is a stupendous travel writer; the book shines with bright witticisms, deft
Japanese difficult? Study boring? No way! Not with this “real manga, real Japanese” approach to learning. Presenting all spoken Japanese as a variation of three basic sentence types, Japanese the Mang
Mirei Shigemori (1896–1975), a historian trained in painting and ikebana, is increasingly admired for his contemporary Japanese garden designs. Believing the garden had fallen into cliche, Shigemori a
This long-awaited second Anime Companion volume boasts hundreds of all-new glossary-style entries to help you decipher anime's distinctive content, images, and cultural motifs. Ranging from Adachi-ku
“Richie should be designated a living national treasure.”—Library Journal "Wonderfully evocative and full of humor... honest, introspective, and often poignant."—New York Time
Provides summaries for each film along with information on their production history, importance to the genre, warnings for viewer discretion, and DVD availability.
This little book is a tractate - a treatise - on beauty in Japanese art, written in the manner of a zuihistsu, a free-ranging assortment of ideas that "follow the brush" wherever it leads. Donald Ric
